Question

With reference to the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, consider the following statements.
$1$. It aims to bring pollution, including from excess nutrients to levels that are not detrimental to ecosystem function and biodiversity.
$2$. It aims to control or eradicate invasive alien species on priority basis.
Which of the statement(s) given is/are correct?

• A. $1$ only
• B. $2$ only
• C. Both $1$ and $2$
• D. Neither $1$ nor $2$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Both $1$ and $2$

Aichi Biodiversity Targets have the following ideologies:-

1. Strategic Goal A: Address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss by mainstreaming biodiversity across government and society.
2. Strategic Goal B: Reduce the direct pressures on biodiversity and promote sustainable use.
3. Strategic Goal C: To improve the status of biodiversity by safeguarding ecosystems, species, and genetic diversity.
4. Strategic Goal D: Enhance the benefits to all from biodiversity and ecosystem services.
5. Strategic Goal E: Enhance implementation through participatory planning, knowledge management, and capacity building.

Strategic Goal B aims to bring pollution, including from excess nutrients to levels that are not detrimental to ecosystem function and biodiversity and it aims to control or eradicate invasive alien species on a priority basis.

So the correct option is 'Both $1$ and $2$'.